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FOR SALE-HOUSES

ttOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A LARGE TWELVE
II room House in northwest. four blocks from the
WAT department. viii sell cheap, subject to encuu-
Drnnce, or exchange for small uniHcunl bered house
North Washington Real Estate Co., i420 81. II. W.
au.5O 81
VfoR SALE-A NINE-ROOM BRICK HOUSE ON
R1sgs 81. NV, all in perfect order; terms easy
Ir1ce, $4,000 North Washington Zeal Estate Co =,
1920 81. NV. an:,O-:,t
VNOR SALE-OR RENT-FURNISHED OR UNFIR-
II nished. new nj eight-rOon, substantially built
brick house. 10 l. ST. fronts south and Pies
anty and conveniently located rare chance TO
an attractive home Inquire at House after $50 M
OF MCGRI W & SMALL. 623 81. auto vs.
L'OR sALE-ELEGANT NEW 1O-ROUM BRICK
II and stone Residence. near 9th NV, $4,000.
valuable property on @. 10Th NV. brick
house paying over 10 per cent gross. 81 900.
SrOOni frame modern i'm. Movements large lot and
abrasive home, C. near lst st. Me-. So, 800.
2-stOry anu brick stone trimmings cherry
nantes, latrobe. range, and finished Hrst-ciass
style Sd, near asst Capitol n e., $1,000.
au-S0-3t HARDING WATERS, COG 11th St nv
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nFkICE OF DANENHOWER SON
" Heal Estate aud insurance Brokers,
lilo street northwest.
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NOR SALE-A PAYING INNESTMENT-fINE-
II room Brick on 10th 81. NV; newly painted
throughout. price Sl,35O- Address OWN Mis-, Star
Office. au2S-3r
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THE PRESIDENT AND THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Hartranft and ex-Minister kasson, in behalf Of
the management OF the Philadelphia constitu-
tional centennial, called on the President to-day
to arrange certain details with reference to the
Presidents visit there on the 10th and 18th OF Sep
tember
MARRIAGE LICENSEs-Marriage licenses have
been issued by tue clerk OF the court u Jno. Pryor
and Martha Wal!ach; Jno. McGrath and Annie
Fari0w.
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INOR SAIE-TWELNE-KOOM ROUSE ON l2IH
ST.. bet. II all mod lInps.; lot 29SxlOO WILL
DE offered a bar ain for I. days only.
au.SO-2t JOHN K. SULST0N, 6lS I st. NV
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HARNESS, TRUNKS, LEATHER GOODS. ETC,
Fine handmade goods, and pcneral assortment. at
Auction, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST THIRTY ONE,
1887, at TEN O'CLOCK, within our Salesroums. This
sale drawing to O close and those who want sue
goods would do well to attend IL
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EOR SALE

The above is only portion of the property on my
books For full list call ut office for bulletin ISSUED on
The LIST and l1Ih. Lanl0I IMUS. Z. MAGGAMAN
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NOR SALE-LOTS-LOT ON ST, NEAR TRINITY
Il church, 2Tx16U, 81 500; easy terms. Also other
properties. BAXTER MCGOWAN,
au2G -5t" zoos 1910 ST, NV
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LITTLE Boy Run OVER By AN EXPRESS WAGON
This morning about 10 O'Clock a sad accident oc-
Cured TO Doran McCarty, the fve-year-o Old child
OF Mr. Thomas McCarty OF No IA :srd street
northwest. The little boy was playing in the
street with some other children who had set fire
to some leaves and rubbish near the curDstOne
AS the little boy started back from the Haines he
ran against horse attached TO one of kendalls
heavy hardware wagons. Charles Gains, the
coiored driver, saw the child and called TO him TO
"iOOk out" at the same time applying the brakes
and drawing up the horses but before he could
stop the vehicle the unfortunate boy had been
knocked down and the front wheel passed over
his stomach. The accident occurred nearly in
front OF his fathers residence. The injured child
was picked up and carried TO his home where he
WAS attended py DrS. Merriam and Bone, who
found that no bones were broken, but that lie had
sustained serious internal injuries. The driver
was arrested by Officer Hamilton, but aSft was
purely accidental he was released
The local steamboat inspectors are examining
charges against the officers OF the steamer Lady
OF the Lake Tor violation or the rules and regua-
tons which came near Causing collision CA the
nth inst.
In the Equity Court to-day the inquisition in the
case Of Louis Z. Burrows Qunat1c) was confirmed,
and L. +. McComas and ID. O'C. Cailaghan were APP
pointed the committee.
In the Police Court to-day Augustus Davis, jr.,
was charged with an assault on Harry b. jordan
at the warehouse of the Government Printing
Office. The court imposed a fine OF SO and costs.
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BEANIGAN. Departed this life Aur-tisi 20. 1881, az
Bid Il. H.. JULIA BRANTGAE. a native Of 1 ounty
Lou-ht- Ireland, Ot resident 81 ths city forty
years.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
Hon. Clark n. Barker.

Hon. Clark II. Barker of this city has ac-
cepted the presidency Of the Abilene Ma
tional Bank of Abilene, Kansas, and will
settle in that city. Mr. Barker has recently
made trip through Kansas in company
with W. P. Rice, Esq, president of the Union
Investment Company of Kansas City, and
Hon. b. B. Smalley of Burlington, vt. Mr..
Rice, in an interview with reporter of the
Kansas City Journal. spoke of Abilene as
a good place for investments. Real estate
has been active there the past year, but not
at all in the nature Of boom. Mr.. Rice
belle that the city will double in popula-
ton in two or three years. The new bank
has paid up capital of $4,000. For the
purpose of encouraging manufacturers,
100000 have been raised in Abilene and a
carriage factory, employing 100 men, is now
in operation there.
Mr.. Barker will be greatly missed in Port
land. The people of Abilene are to be con-
graduated, however, in having Mr.. Barker
as one Of the residents of their enterprising
city
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The sloop yacht Mystery of New York, was
in the harbor yesterday.
The July meeting of the Nv. c. t. U. will
occur ON Friday at a. M, at headquarters.
Lying at anchor in this harbor yesterday
morning were thirteen coal laden vessels
waiting to discharge their cargoes.
The Forest City Steamboat Company have
issued handy little folder containing their
time table, rates of fare, etc.
The class prophecies of p. ii. S., 'S7, are
now in print, and will be delivered Friday
night. Those desiring copies are requested
TO notify Mr.. David Welch at 60 Free street.
The West Congregational Sunday school
excursion to Lake Maranocook, will take
place today. The trip was postponed from
yesterday.
A party of 60 or more dry goods clerks and
friends spent Monday at Long Island in
dulging in base ball until 10 o'clock, and
then sitting down to refreshments by Mr..
Brewster, which were bountiful and good.
A circular has been received by A. M.
Sawyer of this city, issued by the COM
mander of the Department of Ohio, G. A.
r., and inviting the members of the Grand
Army to hold the reunion Of 1888 in Column
bus, Ohio.
The alarm of fire from box AZ yesterday af-
ternoon was caused by a.slight blaze at the
city pest house. 1t is supposed that the fire,
which burned only the steps and front door,
was caused by spark from the pipe of one
of the men working near by.
A new and elegant Brussels carpet was
placed yesterday forenoon in the reading
room of the Portland Young Mems Christ
ian Association, the joint gift of Mrs. Han
nah J. Bailey of Winthrop and the Woman's
Auxiliary to the Association. The carpet is
from the well known firm of Fl. ]. Bailey &
Co. Of this city.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
Funeral of Richard j. buddy.

The funeral services of the late Richard j..
buddy took place at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception yesterday morning,
large congregation being present There
was solemn high mass, the celebrant being
Rev. T. p. Linehan; deacon, Rev. M. G.
McDonough; sub-deacon, Rev, J.B. Seken-
ger; master of ceremonies, Rev. Charles w.
Doherty. AT the close Of the mass the
Bishop impaired the dissolution and deliy-
cred an eloquent eulogy on the virtues and
exemplary life of the deceased. Within the
sanctuary during the services were the fol-
lowing additional priests: Very Rev. John
Z. Barry of Concord. N. H.; Very Rev.
John w. Murphy, of st. Dominic's; Rev. t.
II. Wallace, of Lewiston; Revs. Edward
McSweeney and M. G. 0'Brien, of Bangor
Rev. j. Mccarthy, of Gardiner; Rev. P. F.
Healy, S. j., and Rev. John buddy. The
pail bearers were d. orc. O'Donoghue,
William McAleney, Charles F. Owen of Bos-
ton, Patrick MCGOWAN, William Melaugh
and Thomas Shanahan. The burial services
at Calvary Cemetery were conducted by
Rev. John buddy.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
PERSONAL.

On the evening of July 4th, the Loyal LIE.
gion were entertained by the Commander
Col Charles Il. Merrill, at his residence on
Spring street.
Miss InezC, Stafford died suddenly yester-
day, at her residence on Park street. Miss
Stafford was daughter Of the late William
f. Stafford, and was lady who had a large
circle of friends.
S. l.. Kimball, Chief of the Life Saving
Service. is at the United States Hotel. Mr.
Kimball is on a tour of inspection. He has
been in the service for over twenty-five years
and is very efficient official.
The funeral of the late Mrs Ann Riggs
took place from her late residence, No. zoe
Congress street, Tuesday morning, at s
O'Clock, at which hour requiem high mass
was celebrated at the Cathedral of the I'm
maculate Conception.
w. II. Milliken. Esq, Tuesday evening
placed night blooming cereus in front of
his house on Park street, a courtesy which
was greatly appreciated by the large number
of persons who, during the evening, wit
messed sixteen buds unfold into beautiful
flowers.
Miss Sarah E. Laughton, for several years
past employed by this State to give instruc-
ton in elocution in the State Normal schools
has accepted the position of preceptress in
Dread Institute for young ladies, in Worces-
ter, Mass. This seminary has high reputa-
ton. 1t was founded forty years ago by Eli
Thayer, who achieved national reputation
in the Kansas crusade, and was afterwards a
member of Congress for several terms. Miss
Laughton has met with hattering success in
Maine, and carries to her new position the
well wishes of her former pupils.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
r.. A. p. r. D.
The Adjourned Meeting for the EIec-
ton of Officers.

A special meeting of the Relief Associa-
ton Of the Portland Fire Department was
held last evening, A. j. Cummings, presi-
dent, being in the chair. Article three of
the constitution was so amended that here
after the annual meeting will be held ON the
first Wednesday of July instead of in April.
This was also an adjourned meeting for the
election of trustees. The Association pro-
ceeded to ballot and the following were
elected for one year: William w. Ruby, JOS
eph Winslow, Richard H. Ball, Augustus F.
Griffin, Jehn NJ. Long, John E. Loring Geo.
w. Plat, James E. Cady, Charles E. Jordan,
Samuel Hodgdon, Thomas Payne, Granville
II. Cloyes, Charles W. Cushing, Charles II.
Rich, Andrew j. Cummings.
The trustees organized with the choice of
the following officers:
Presldent-A. j. Cummings.
Vice President-R. w. jackson.
Secretary-R. III. Ball.
Treasurer. IL. Cloyes.
Finance Committee-Charlcs IL. Rich, Samuel
H0dgdon, John Il. Loring.
Relief Committee-John n Long Joseph WINS
low, Charles w. Gushing, John q. Tukesbury, r.
H. Ball.
The treasurer, Chief Engineer Cloyes, pre-
sented his quarterly report, showing gain
of $500 in the assets of the Association.
The following resolutions upon the death
of Harris C. Barnes were reported and
adopted:
Whereas, The death of Harris c. Barnes, one
OF the founders of this Association, and for many
years one OF It's oincers, render i both proper
and just that we should pay some tribute TO his
memory, therefore
RESOLVED, That we who have known him so
long, and SO well bear willing testimony to the
faithful manner in which he performed his duties
both as an officer and member of this Association,
and are thankful that he was permitted to live to
witness the practical workings Of this Society and
TO know that the life of many sick and disabled
fireman has been cheered and frightened because
it entered into the hearts of himself and others
good men and true" to found the Relief Associa-
ton of the Portland Fire Department
SAMUEL K. LEAvITT,l Committee
HENRY Fox, on
CHARLES II. RICH, Resolutions.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
Island Notes.

4 Yacht Josie johnson, Capt. Cragie, from
1 Newburyport, with the municipal officers OF
that city, arrived in the harbor yesterday
bound for Bangor on a pleasure excursion.
The government steamer Myrtle, from Bos-
ton, lay at anchor yesterday off the harbor.
Mr.. Lane, chief mate, is resident Of Peaks
Island. He made short visit to his home.
Sloop yacht Addie, IS tons, Capt. Mckay,
| from Newburyport, on an excursion TO Bar
| Harbor, arrived yesterday.
Miss Tina Day, assistant of the Deering
High School, entertained the members Of her
school at Camp Daering, Sea View Park, yes
terday. The party passed an enjoyable day.
Mr.. buffet and family occupy the cottage
near Oak Lawn.
DIR. II. p. Merrill's family have moved into
their cottage on Island Avenue, near Oak
Lawn.
Mr.. IL. w. Breed, representative Of Kenne-
days Cracker Manufacturing Company, and
family has taken DIR. Torrington's cottages.
Mr.. M. 0'Rielley of st. Louis. Mo-, and
family occupying one Of the doctors cottage
on the same lot.
number of people from Auburn are
spending the week at Peaks. Among the
party is Capt. Lamb and family, with rela-
tives from Portland.
The proposed Garfield Avenue at Long ISL
ane VIII be laid out through land owned by
MT u. romeo, commencing at the head of
the steamboat landing near Mr.. Brewsfer's
cafe, and extending over the hill across the
island to Mr.. L. w. Glendenning's house and
the post Office.
Mr.. Stephen Pettengill, now 81 years of
age, and his wife, who is So years of age. are
the oldest inhabitants on Long island Mr..
Pettengill built the house he now occupies
some fifty-fiye years ago. At that time there
were but four houses on the island. Only
one Of the original houses besides Mr. Pet
tengilPs remains.
Mr.. Thomas Montgomery and family of
Montreal have rented Mr.. Cushing's new
cottage for the season.
Messrs. IL. n. Jose and j. G. Tewksbury
have also purchased upwards of one hundred
and fifty acres on Long Island for building
purposes.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
WANTED.

WANTED = Statesmen to sell Potters' Kettle
w In Maine. 4. M. Chick, ESQ.,, Supt Of
Schools and Town Clerk of Limington. Me-, for
days, In Hollis, Maine. Call for or address w. W.
BkACkETT, General Agent, Perry Hotel, Port
land, Maine. 81
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
SUBURBAN NEWS.
crMnERLANn MILLS

Sc-obA-AA--A-ND Mll@ISs
The following is detailed report of the
Fourth of July celebration at Cumberland
Mills; At sunrise national salute from a
twelve-pounder, worked by squad of old
artillery men, was fired; raging of bells
and blowing of the huge min whistles fol-
lowed. There was an interesting parade of
fantasies at G o'clock, which for size and
general makeup far surpassed anything of
the kind ever given in the town.
AT $50 o'clock the grand parade of the day
msrched as follows:
Squad of 20 Wheelmen IN uniform.
Eight Policemen IN uniform.
Marshal ii. G. Starr and mounted aids from each
organization.
WeStbrOOk Band--20 pieces.
Grand Army-Cloudman Post, so men.
Sons OF Neterans-Wade Camp, 20 men.
Knights Of Pythias- Presumpscot Valley Lodge,
20 men.
Continental Band-10 pieces.
Fire COmpanieS-126 men.
Boys Company-75 boys
Second Divisi0n.
Mounted Aids
Salaberry Band-20 pieces.
Barge containing 20 young ladies'
Eight large barges loaded with School children.
The "Neal Neil" Colored Minstrels in an
elaborate chariot.
This imposing procession moved through
the principal streets of the village and Sac
carappa en- route for Presumpscot Grove
The citizens of Saccarappa awaited the COM
ing of the parade with an almost exhaustless
supply of delicious lemonade, which was
enjoyed in the delightful cool of their shady
streets. This. with the thoughtful provision
of street sprinklers by the citizens of both
villages, made the march q pleasant one.
The grove being reached, all who partici-
pated sat down to bountiful collation. pre-
pared by the ladies'. While this interesting
ceremony was being performed the minstrel
troupe entertained the large crowd of spec
tators. This was followed by an hours con-
cert by the Sallaberry Band. Then came
games and amusements.- Howard Weeman
caught the creased pig; John Graham and
Scot Plummer won the three-legged race,
and Scot Plummer the sack race.
AT 2 O'Clock the Presumpscots and East
Rochesters played game of ball, resulting
in an easy victory for the former by score
Of p to 3. Heavy hitting did the business.
Following this came the annual game be-
tween the machine tenders and their second
hands. The score was IL to 10 in favor of
the latter club.
AT 7.30 O'Clock two band concerts were
given, one by the Westbrook Band at the
grove and the other by the Sallaberry Band
at the village band stand. AS the chief at
traction was at the grove, however, an inn
mense crowd gathered there throughout the
day and evening.
A fine display Of fireworks occurred at $50
O'Clock. These were made more interesting
by the addition OF select lot, the gift of M.
b Mason of S. ID. Warren & Co., Boston.
The Portland Water Company generously
allowed the use of special drinking foun-
tain at the grove, from which several thou
sands quenched their thirst during the day
and evening The whole celebration was
pronounced success, and much credit is due
to the various committees for the efficient
manner in which the details were carried
out.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07

The McCafferty Bros. horses, two cal
loads arrived and can be seen ON the Deerine
Park. They are a nice lot of Kentucky bred
stock. 10 to 16 hands high. four to six years
old; sound and in good condition; also
twelve beautiful ponies that are gentle fol
ladies to ride and drive. Call and see them,
and remember they will be sold at auction
Tuesday, July 18th, to the highest bidders
regardless of cost. Everything as repre-
sented or no sale. A free exhibition viii be
given on the grounds by expert cowboys at
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
DEATHS

In this city, July 6, suddenly, Inez c., daughter
OF William f. and Almira Stafford
Funeral on Friday afternoon at O'Clock
from her late residence. No. 80 Park street,
In this city, July z, George II. Marston, aged
55 years.
Mass: and N. III. papers please copy.
In Lisbon Falls, June 80, Mrs. Sarah H., wife OF
Dea. Geo. IL. Strout, aged rs years.
In Turner. June "a, Mrs. Jane Young, aged
40 years.
In Kingfeld, June 81, Alonzo Knapp, aged
CO years.
In Chicago, ILL.,, June %, Willis II. Owen, form
eriy OF Portland, aged So years months. son OF
Sarah w. and the late VIM. Owen of Deering.
[Bath papers please cOpy.l
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
.lnnRe-Clark.

A very pretty wedding occurred at 8
o'clock last evening at South China, Me-, the
contracting parties being Mr. Frank II.
Jones of Portland, well known evangelist
and member of the Bailey Praying Band,
and Miss Nellie NJ Clark. daughter of
Samuel A. Clark, Esq, of South China. The
ceremony was gracefully performed by the
Rev. J. b. Jordan, pastor of the Free Baptist
church, Augusta. The bride was elegantly
attired. Both bride and groom were the re-
cipients Of many congratulations from their
friends and relatives, as well as numerous
beautiful and costly gifts. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones will spend the summer at Old Orchard
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
chief collector CROMWELL.

Col William A. Cromwell who is now
chief collector of internal revenue fol-
Maine, and virtually the collector Of
the State, as he acts for Collector Page Of
the newly consolidated district, will board
during the summer at the United States Ho-
tel Mr., CromwelPs Office will be at the GUS
tomhouse, where he is fitting up rooms which
win be very convenient and pleasant Mr..
Cromwell made the transfer of the govern
ment property from Ellsworth for Collector
Page. and in manner which gained for him
the compliments Of officials in the depart
ment at Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
Island Mail.

Postmaster Palmer has very much accom-.
modated the residents of Cushing's Island
by placing letter box upon the wharf al
their landing for the collection of outgoing
mails. He has further provided for the use
of the island mail another letter box. The
pursers of the Star Line Steamboat Com,
pany carry the mail from the four city de,
liveries and collect the mail accumulated
thus insuring promptness and certainty fol
the above mailing facilities.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
German in Five Weeks.

Professor Hauph, whose success in impart
ing practical knowledge of the German
language during his five weeks course is al
most phenomenal. lectured at II a. M. and {
p. m. in Mechanics Hall yesterday. Among
those present and who registered for the
course in Portland are DR.. and Mrs Baker
and the Misses Carlton. These lectures are
very entertaining and the public has another
opportunity to enjoy the lectures and the
novel lessons to-day at the above hours.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
Sugar and MoIasses.

The schooner Eva May arrived here yes
terday with SOC hogsheads and 275 bags of
sugar. The brig Rocky Glen also got in
with $50 hogsheads and three barrels of SUI
gar and 90 puncheons of moiasses. Both
cargoes were for Geo. S. Hunt & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
The Index Soap gives a good lather
MARRIAGES.

In Deerlng June %, Amos Abbott and Miss
Lizzie l.. Leighton.
In Buxton, July A, by Rev. G. W. johnson, Mo
ses ID. Harmon of Buxton and Miss Lille L.
WEIGH of Lyman.
In Camden. June 20. John A. McGorman and
Miss Phebe Sawyer.
In Rockland, June 33, Amasa l.. Benner and
Agnes K. Jones.
In North Haven, June IS, Frank Clark and
Mary Blake, both of South Thomaston.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
Temperance Reform Club.

At a regular meeting of the Reform Club
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-W II. Phillips.
Vice Presdent--Nelson ii. Campbell
Recording Secretary--G. N. f. kimball.
Financial Secretary-E. l.. HArfnTd.
Treasurer-A. +. Griffin.
Sergeant-at-Arms-ADguS Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
prpoRr JupGE Gou1p.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDEEsbAY-John Carroll, Thomas Mulkern,
intoxcation; SO and costs.
Walter Gallagher, intoxication; 80 days in
county jail; appealed.
Walter Gallagher, lettering around railroad sta.
tion fined SO and cost; appealed
Owen j. Ryan, assault; fined So and costs and
ordered to give bonds in the sum of $500 to keep
the peace for six months.
Frederick Susskraut common drunkard; two
months in the county Jail.
Michael Concannon. search and seizure; fined
$10o and costs; appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07
A Model Horse.
Bangor Whig.1

Two young men drove down from Oronc
last night and when going sdown State street
hill one of the night policemen noticed thai
the bits were out of the horses mouth and
stopped the team. The occupants said they
had not noticed anything wrong and the bits
had been out all the way from Orono. Blu
cephalas must have had an off day.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-07

AT IL m. today +. o. Bailey s. Co. will sell on
the premises No. 20 Wateryille street the real
estate consisting of two-story frame house and
land; also at p. M, three lots OF real estate at
Cape Elizabeth Depot. See auction column.